FSL Project Officer at Save the Children International

Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FSL Implementation, Cash and Voucher Assistance, Project Management, Beneficiary Targeting, Market Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report Writing, Community Mobilization, Stakeholder Coordination, Gender Mainstreaming, Budget Monitoring, Data Entry

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

TITLE: FSL Project Officer TEAM/PROGRAMME: Program Operations/ECHO CASH LOCATION: Renk GRADE: 4 CONTRACT LENGTH: 7 Months Opening Date: Closing Date: CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one) Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: The project officer will oversee ECHO CASH Consortium Project activities for SCI in Renk. This post will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of quality programme implementation through sustained quality managerial advice and review. The project officer will work closely with ECHO Cash Project Coordinator, and Field Manager to lead implementation of the project activities and review existing intervention and identify opportunities for new and innovative program delivery mechanism. He/she should promote SCI’s values through various entry points in the project and preserve staff moral and enthusiasm for the project work. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: ECHO CASH Project Coordinator Staff reporting to this post: Community Mobilizers Budget Responsibilities: None Role Dimensions: Internal: The job holder will work closely with the project implementing team and directly supervise the work of the community mobilizers recruited for the project. External: The job holder will work collaboratively with the relevant County authorities, CASH Consortium members, Government line departments, CCD network, CWG members and FSL cluster, local and International NGOs and UN Agencies, private sector in the designated field location. Key Responsibilities Implementation Lead the implementation of ECHO CASH activities in Abyei including MPCA, complementary activities (Gender, nutrition, protection) Ensure that the ECHO CASH project activities are delivered according to SCI's and donors' contractual requirements and that all deliverables are completed within the agreed timescale and budget. Assist the field manager in setting up program procurement plan, detail implementation Roll out Consortium harmonized tools and approaches including targeting tools, safety audits, market analysis among others In collaboration with the relevant stakeholders and communities, organize the identification, registration, and verifications of beneficiaries Ensure that project staff, communities and partner staff have the required understanding of ECHO CASH project details Monitor the project implementation plan, procurement plan and phasing plan Track staff movement in cooperation with supply chain team and safety team * Collect and analyze market information pertaining to MSSMEB regularly. * Participate in operations program review in the area in coordination with other thematic sectors (nutrition, gender and protection) * Identify and address staff capacity building opportunities * Ensure gender is fully considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision-making through the project cycle management Program Monitoring: * Work closely with the M&E team in developing realistic IPPT and MEAL plan, * Prepare a detailed implementation plan and monthly/weekly plans and ensure the project team adheres to the plan * In collaboration with the M&E Officer, regularly gather evidence and data from projects in the field * Participate in the design and execution of baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluations. * Participate in the documenting lessons learnt, inter/intra cross learning, best practice and case studies to contribute to MPCA learning. * Participate in internal coordination and management meetings to promote effective and efficient information sharing and program integration * Ensure early and rigorous implementation of accountability mechanisms * Prepare regular and comprehensive project progressive monthly reports * Ensure all community engagement adhere to CHS or HAP & M&E guidelines; Representation and Reporting * Represent SCI in CWG, FSL cluster meetings in Abeyi and other SCI areas of operations S/he may be assigned. * Attend CASH Consortium meetings. * Prepare monthly, quarterly, interim and final reports and submit to the project coordinator Information Management System * Support the MEAL in the setting up of agile MIS for the consortium * Lead the data entry in to the MIS Behaviours (Values in Practice) Accountability: * Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values * Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: * Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same * Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others * future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: * Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters * Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength * Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity: * Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions * willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: * Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity QUALIFICATIONS * Diploma or Advance Certificate in social work, Agriculture, Rural Development, and other related social science from Reputable academic institution. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential * At least three years of experience in FSL, MPCA/CVA with NGOs. * Training/experience in CVA implementation and facilitation of food security and livelihood program, community development projects. * Well verse with beneficiary targeting and MIS * Ability and willingness to work under pressure as part of a professional team. * Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills * Willingnes to travel and stayed in the field and hard to reach areas with inadequate social infrastructure and amenities. * Motivated self-starter, able to carry out work independently but also coordinate effectively as part of a team; * Familiar with local context in Abeyi and can effectively navigate challenges in this locations. * Good spoken and written fluency in English and computer literacy (MS Office and email/internet); * Excellent report writing skills Desireable * Knowledge of the area, socio-culture and local language where the post is located as an added advantage * Practical experience in implementation of MPC/CVA in volatile context with proven history of success and results. Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. Save the children India employ approximately 300 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: * No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday * All children learn from a quality basic education and that, * Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation of ECHO CASH Consortium activities in Renk, ensuring deliverables are met within timescales and budgets. Lead beneficiary registration, market analysis, and coordinate with local authorities and cluster partners.